Robin van Persie said he joined the technical staff of Feyenoord Rotterdam to help the team's strikers finish attacks and explore the world of coaching, although he does not know the exact designation for his new position in the rival club in the Dutch Football League.
"This is not an official mission and that is why I find it difficult to name it. For example, I do not consider myself a coach for the strikers ... I will leave myself the opportunity to explore the matter here, if the situation will appeal to me and will I be able to help the technical staff a little bit," Van Persie said in comments published by Dutch media. or not".
Coach Dick Advocaat is trying to persuade Van Persie, 37, to join his coaching team after the two men worked together in Fenerbahce, Turkey.
"I was supposed to join the team last season, but it didn't happen," Van Persie said. "Dick called me and offered me to join his club, and you can't turn down a request from Dick."
Van Persie ended his career as a player for Feyenoord a year ago after returning to the club where he began his career as a footballer during his teenage years.
During his career, Van Persie achieved many successes at Arsenal, Manchester United and Fenerbahce, as well as participated in 102 international matches for the Netherlands national team.
Van Persie also said, "Over the past year I have only done the things that I love .. I worked as an analyst in England and have traveled a lot with my family. Now it is valid if I will listen to the new assignment or not."